University of Florida
This is a long-term follow-up banking protocol that collects medical information and tissue (blood, liver and lung) samples for future research; use of data and samples for research purposes is overseen by the Tissue Bank Advisory Committee; the purpose of the Bank is to further research on alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.
Subject participation includes completion of informed consent, medical questionnaire, and email authorization. Subjects may provide a blood sample for alpha-1 antitrypsin genotype, phenotype and level. Lung and liver tissue may also be provided if available. Subjects may be contacted no more often than annually for updated information. This project has a certificate of confidentiality from NIH.
Inclusion Criteria: * all interested individuals may enroll Exclusion Criteria: * there are no exclusion criteria
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